FTA: 'The crux of the problem centered on reporters’ apparent ignorance of the terms “correlation” and “causation,” two relatively common technical research terms that are as different as night and day.' -- Very, very sad. Professional journalists "FTW!"</sarcasm>

Sheesh...I'm embarrassed to say that I've read books by Sowell, back when I was in the Libertarian Book Club. There are so many straw men in this piece, I don't know where to start. Easy to kick your opponent's ass when you make up an argument for him. *sigh* I'm glad I've grown up a little bit.